I would suggest that you contact a couple of attorneys to see if you can indeed afford to hire one. Private attorneys may provide certain services...

It is unlikely that charges would be filed against you for "returning a letter to sender." With respect to the civil demand, you only must respond...

My boyfriend was charged w/ Assault 3 (01/21/15). I want to drop criminal charges, retract statement & lift order of protection.

The District Attorney's Office handles the prosecution of these cases in their discretion. Usually, the police must make an arrest on a domestic...

I shoplifted at whole foods how likely am I to get a civil recovery notice?

You should expect to get civil recovery letters as a consequence of this incident. They will threaten legal action if you ignore them but it is...

I have an open ACD for marijuana use in NYC. Will this show up on a standard employer criminal background check?

An adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) for marijuana pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law section 170.56 usually gets dismissed and...

I've ignored several civil recovery letters, will a collection agency start calling or will I get Sued?

It is extremely unlikely that a civil suit will be commenced against you. If one is though, you should immediately consult with an attorney. ...